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Add 81/5 and 6/60

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 6/60

81/5 + 6/60 is 163/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    81/5 = 81 × 12/5 × 12 = 972/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/60 + 6/60 = 972 + 6/60 = 978/60
  5. 978/60 simplified gives 163/10
  6. So, 81/5 + 6/60 = 163/10
    In mixed form: 163/10

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